Grow Strong

Childhood trauma changes the course of a young life and often begins a downward spiral toward serious physical and emotional issues.

For children vulnerable to poorer health and diminished achievement because of poverty, unsafe homes, and inadequate adult guidance or supervision, Yoga 4 Change represents an opportunity to find inner strength. Our programming gives students the tools to master their breathing, calm mind and body, and shift focus away from the other stressors in their lives.  

Each year, our professional instructors teach yoga to more than 600 vulnerable youth in schools, juvenile facilities, and after-school learning organizations. Yoga provides the foundation for conflict management, better sleep, and the physical and emotional healing these students need to focus on learning.

For vulnerable youth, program benefits include:

• Lower blood pressure
• Increased sense of self-esteem
• Lower blood sugar
• Increased sense of peace
• Calming of the nervous system
• Lowering of the heart rate
• Increase in creative thinking
• Improved academic performance